ADMIN EDIT: KS launched: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1380523977/ornate-playing-cards-white-edition

Hey Everyone,

We'll be launching the ORNATE Playing Cards: White Edition on Kickstarter at Noon EST (New York time) this Thursday!

Here's some of the project page copy with some details:

BACKSTORY OF THE ORNATES:
The original, Black Edition, of the ORNATE Playing Cards were released in August 2012 (Sapphire & Scarlet) and March 2013 (Amethyst & Emerald) at HOPC. After the first two decks sold out very quickly, we formed an overall plan that would culminate with a well-rounded and versatile series. The first part of the plan was to finish the Black Set with the Amethyst and Emerald Decks. The next steps were to release the two pairs separately in a re-imagined White version. With the help of Kickstarter, we have decided to go big and release all four White Edition Decks simultaneously!

The ORNATES are some of the most unique Decks in the world of modern Playing Cards. They are highlighted by beautiful fans, elaborate details throughout and detailed borders on the Back and Front of every Card. THIS PROJECT WILL BE THE FINALE FOR THE ORNATES.


UNBRANDED SET:
The Unbranded Set integrates the ORNATE Logos from the original Custom Brick Boxes to create a look that ties them to the originals, but gives them a unique vibe of their own. They each have a connective design that is colorful and tasteful.


THE FACE CARDS:
The White ORNATE Face Cards have had a facelift and a lot of subtle redesigns throughout. To keep them consistent with the originals, the Sapphire and Scarlet Decks share Face Card designs (Blue/Gold for the Clubs & Spades - Red/Silver for the Hearts & Diamonds). The Amethyst and Emerald Faces are Green/Gold for the Clubs & Spades and Purple/Silver for the Hearts & Diamonds. All of the Face Cards have new two-tone PIPS and utilize a new PIP layout in the Number Cards.

thanks, Randy Butterfield

God bless you Mr Butterfield here's me thinking my next ks pledge would be for Jackson's army deck, seems like this'll be first cannot wait

This looks great! Can we get a sneak at the Face cards?

I'm in!

Here's a Render that shows the design of the Side Panels. I've also included an image of the faces for the Amethyst & Emerald's Spades suit. It gives a good look at the new look for the face cards, the new PIPS and new PIPS layout for the Number Cards.

Here's a higher res version of the Spades Suit:

http://www.midnightcardcompany.com/AESpadesSuitHR.jpg

thanks, Randy

And here I was going to pay over $35 to a reseller for only two of the old decks.

I...cannot...wait

Not using HOPC this time?

They're HOPC decks.

Randy was really kind to give me a preview of the campaign awhile back, and the series is beautiful. I'm definitely in!

Randy please don't take this the wrong way, I like the original Ornate decks very much, but I like these much better. Very nice design, kudos!

I remember the preview you gave me of these decks - they're simply outstanding.  I may even risk spousal disapproval and pick some of these up!

Thanks guys!!

Some of you may remember (especially CBJ!) that the original Blue and Red ORNATE Decks were Bicycle branded (http://www.midnightcardcompany.com/ORNATEConcept.jpg). After I signed on with HOPC, we changed them to the Scarlet and Sapphire names. For the Kickstarter project, I wanted to do a nod to the original concept and do a really sweet Bicycle branded design that took full advantage of printing all 4 Decks at once, and integrates the shape and form of the Bicycle Logo into a strong design.

LIMITED BICYCLE SET:
Each Deck in the Limited Bicycle Set shares a connective design that follows the curve of the Bicycle logo and forms a sine when all four are placed side-by-side. We have 1,000 Sets of Bicycle White ORNATES available within 675 different Pledge spots. Once these spots are filled, they are sold out. The Bicycle Sets are NOT available as an Add-On item and are only available as a complete set of four. (THE CARDS INSIDE ARE THE SAME AS THE FOUR UNBRANDED DECKS).


During the Imperial campaign, we receive a good number of requests for alternate options on receiving the custom 6PK Boxes. We couldn't open up that project for mix 6-Packs, but we have PLENTY of options to get the custom Brick Box for the White ORNATE project!

I put together a Pledge Rewards Visual Guide for the project page and attached it here. We have 5 different Brick Box options. Brick Boxes A, B, C and D each have 10 Early Bird spots. Brick Box A is the only option that is available as an Add-On item. Brick Boxes B, C and D all have limited quantities (146, 125 and 100). And finally, there are 4 Rare Bricks available.

thanks, Randy

I need a 2nd job to support this habit! LOL 

Too many choices 

Holy Cow! 4 Rare Bricks?! Couldn't spare a little more?

Now i gotta stay up all night to wait for that.... *sets alarm*

Nope! I actually had to buy 4 Sapphires and 4 Scarlets from various sources to make the Rare Bricks possible. Once I thought about adding the Rare Brick option, I realized I only had 2 unopened Sapphires and 2 unopened Scarlets left in my personal stash. They were my first Decks and I gave a lot of my small supply away to friends, family and Poker buddies.

Thanks, Randy

I can honestly say, I believe that these are some of my favorite decks in the collection. I can't wait to back the White Decks! I have a special place in my heart for white backed cards...

I went with the rare brick box.

It went live a little early, was expecting bang on 5pm GMT